CSC Pool Rules

It is our goal at Cascade Swim Center that everyone enjoys a safe water experience and has fun. Please take some time to review these rules and share them with your children. If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact our staff.

Pool Rules

Be Safe

No person may swim alone without a lifeguard on duty.
No running or rough play
No person under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs may use the pool or spa.
No diving—except in designated diving areas.
Deep end swimmers must be able to demonstrate appropriate water skills level before entering the deep water area.

Supervision Requirements

Children Under 6 years old must be accompanied at all times by a responsible person 16 years of age or older.
Children must be at least 42” inches from the chin down or must be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or older.

Behavioral Expectations

Here at Cascade Swim Center we want your time to be fun, safe and enjoyable. We expect all people using the facility to:

Respect the Rules
Respect the Staff
Respect the facility
Respect each other

Protect Our Water

Shower your child and yourself—Take a cleansing shower before entering the pool or spa.
Please do not use the pool or spa if you have had diarrhea in the past two weeks or a disease communicable by water.
Children less than three years of age or swimmers who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper.

Deep Water Swimming

Swimmers must be able to swim at least 2 widths non-stop with a usable breathing pattern. A swim test will be done in the shallow end and witnessed by a lifeguard.
Diving from the deck will be allowed from designated areas and times only.
No somersaults, cartwheels, back flips or rough play.
Recreational use of the starting platforms is not allowed.

Basic Diving Board Rules

Only one person permitted on a diving board at a time.
No running and one bounce only.
Swim directly to the side following a dive.
Diving is permitted only if the diving pool area is clear of all swimmers.
Other stipulations and rules may apply. Talk to a lifeguard for additional use regulations

Hot Tub Use

People 16 years or older can use the hot tub for 15 minutes at a time.( ID is required)
Everyone must take a cleansing shower before entering the hot tub.
No young children or babies are allowed in the spa area
Consult a doctor first if:

You are elderly or pregnant
Taking prescription drugs
Have diabetes, high blood pressure, or heat disease

Do not use the spa if:

You have a communicable disease
Open wound bandages
Recently used drugs or alcohol

Wading Pool Use

The Wading pool is an outdoor pool that is usually opened around memorial day weekend and remains open throughout the summer depending upon the weather.
The wading pool is for children under 5 years old. The only exceptions is non-swimmers who are less than 42 inches from the chin down.
Approved toys and balls are allowed in the wading pool. Flotation devices which a child could be harmed from are not allowed.
If the lifeguards hear thunder the children’s pool and deck will be cleared.
All other pool rules apply.

Locker Room Rules

Children 5 years and over must use the locker room of their same gender. If this presents a difficulty there are public bathrooms in the front lobby. Please contact a lifeguard if assistance is required.
Towel snapping or other anti-social behavior is not allowed in the locker room.
Running and/or rough play is not allowed in the locker room.
No food or drinks are allowed in the locker room.
Please keep showers brief when others are waiting.
No cell phones or photo devices.

Food & Drink

No food and/or drink allowed in the pool areas.
No glass or plastic that can shatter allowed.
Candy and gum are not permitted in the pool area.

Cascade Swim Center or RAPRD is not responsible for lost or stolen items. We strongly recommend that you secure your belongings in a locked locker or take them with you.

Cascade Swim Center is a smoke free facility.